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  • Watershed Conditions Statement issued Tuesday September 24th

    This WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY is issued for all watercourses within the jurisdiction of Otonabee Conservation, except the Trent-Severn Waterway. This is  a result of widespread rainfall events causing higher-than-normal water flows and levels that may be dangerous, but flooding is not expected.

  • Flood Watch Issued September 5, 2024

    On Friday and into Saturday, the region will experience localized pockets of heavier rain and/or moderate to strong thunderstorms embedded in the slow-moving storm. Heavy rain, falling in a short period of time, could result in nuisance to minor flooding in flood-prone areas, and water pooling on roads and in low-lying areas.  

  • FLOOD WATCH issued August 29th, 2024

    This FLOOD WATCH is issued for all watercourses within the jurisdiction of Otonabee Conservation, except the Trent-Severn Waterway. During the Labour Day weekend, rainfall and moderate to strong thunderstorms could bring flood-inducing heavy downpours to the region.

  • Water Safety Statement issued for all local watercourses August 16, 2024

    This WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY is issued because of widespread rainfall events that may cause increased flow and water levels that can be dangerous, but flooding is not expected.

  • FLOOD WATCH - Issued August 8th, 2024

    Rain is expected to start this afternoon, Thursday, August 8, 2024, and total rainfall over the next 48-hours is expected to be 40-50 mm, including periods of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms due to remnants of Tropical Storm Debby interacting with a low-pressure system. Rainfall amounts may be higher (50-100mm) if the storm follows a more northerly path and showers are forecast to continue from Saturday through Monday.

  • FLOOD WATCH Issued Wednesday July 24, 2024

    Due to the potential for heavy rainfall, all watercourses within Otonabee Conservation jurisdiction may experience higher than normal water levels and flows.

  • THIS FLOOD MESSAGE HAS EXPIRED- FLOOD WATCH - Issued July 16, 2024

    Residents of flood prone areas and shorelines are advised to stay be prepared for potential flooding and stay aware of local weather conditions and alerts over the next 48 hours.  Recreational water users are urged to remain cautious because high water levels and flows will continue through the weekend.  

  • THIS FLOOD MESSAGE HAS EXPIRED: Watershed Safety Bulletin Issued June 22, 2024

    WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY issued for all area local watercourses.

    ISSUED TO: Municipalities of Selwyn, Douro-Dummer, Asphodel-Norwood, Otonabee-South Monaghan, Cavan Monaghan, Trent Hills, City of Peterborough, and City of Kawartha Lakes, as well as Otonabee Conservation’s other partners in flood emergency management.

    This WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY is issued as a result of widespread rainfall events causing higher-than-normal water flows and levels that may be dangerous, but flooding is not expected.

  • Local youth plant 1,000 trees and shrubs

    Otonabee Conservation has partnered with several local schools and service groups to plant a variety of trees and shrubs around the Cedargrove Park stormwater management pond

  • Siemens employees plant 100 trees and shrubs at Riverview Park and Zoo

    Employees from Siemens Canada in Peterborough planted 100 native trees and shrubs at the Riverview Park & Zoo on May 22nd in partnership with Tree Canada and Otonabee Conservation. 


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